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Notice of Hearing on Right to Homestead Exemption

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 1985

This form is a notice telling a homeowner that their house is scheduled to be sold to pay off debts. It also informs the homeowner that a court hearing will be held to decide if the homeowner lives there, which could potentially stop the sale or allow the homeowner to receive money from the sale.

The court describes it as: Tells the owner of a house that it is about to be sold to pay a judgment, and that a hearing has been set to determine whether the owner lives in the house. If the owner lives in the house, the sale might be stopped, or the owner may be entitled to receive money from the sale of the house.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when a judgment is being enforced and the property owner needs to be notified about a hearing regarding their right to a homestead exemption before the house is sold.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing's only purpose is to decide if the home should be sold and if the owner qualifies for a homestead exemption on the sale money. It is not for deciding if the debts are owed.
Who needs to attend the hearing?
The notice states that the owner or their spouse should come to the hearing.
Do I need a lawyer for this hearing?
The notice says that you are not required to bring an attorney, but it suggests asking an attorney for advice for your own protection.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 1985.

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